Jessica Bergeron
About Jessica Bergeron
Jessica Bergeron serves as the Senior Vice President of Innovation & Learning at Operation HOPE, where she develops innovative learning strategies to tackle complex social issues. With a background in education and early intervention, she has held various leadership roles in organizations focused on education and community support.
Current Role at Operation HOPE
Jessica Bergeron serves as the Senior Vice President of Innovation & Learning at Operation HOPE, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing innovative learning strategies that integrate collaboration between public and private sectors. Her work aims to address complex social issues, particularly in the fields of poverty and education. She operates primarily in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, contributing to the organization's mission to empower underserved communities.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining Operation HOPE, Jessica Bergeron held several significant positions in the education sector. She worked as an Early Intervention Specialist at the Georgia Department of Education for six months in 2018. Following that, she served as the Director of Georgia Mobile Audiology from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she was the Senior Director of Early Learning - Head Start at YMCA of Metro Atlanta for 11 months in 2017-2018. Her extensive background in education includes roles at the Atlanta Speech School and Georgia State University.
Educational Background
Jessica Bergeron has a robust educational background in the field of education. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education from Georgia State University, completing her studies from 2005 to 2013. She also holds a Master's degree in Education of the Deaf from Smith College, which she obtained in 2001. Additionally, she received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature from Spelman College in 2000. This academic foundation supports her expertise in developing educational strategies.
Achievements in Innovative Learning
In her current role, Jessica Bergeron specializes in creating implementation plans with measurable outcomes aimed at success in poverty and education. She has a strong focus on visualizing and coordinating interactions between various sectors, including government, non-profit, philanthropic, and volunteer organizations. Her work emphasizes the importance of collaboration to achieve common goals and improve educational outcomes for underserved populations.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Jessica Bergeron's early career included diverse roles in education and community engagement. She worked as a Teacher at the Atlanta Speech School from 2001 to 2006 and served as a Lead Facilitator at the Rollins Center from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she held the position of Director of the Deaf Education Program at Converse College for eight months in 2010-2011. Her involvement as a cheerleader for the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Falcons in the early 2000s adds a unique aspect to her professional journey.